Is Eddie Murphy Gay?

Continuing the story of whether or not Johnny Gill is gay, the paparazzi busted comedian actor Eddie Murphy and his so called live in boyfriend, singer Johnny Gill of the group "New Edition" leaving a posh gay night club in Los Angeles last night. When the paparazzi asked Murphy if he was gay and why he was exiting a gay night spot, he threw his hand up in the air to shield himself from the camera and shouted out obscenities.

This doesn’t look good for either Murphy or Gill.

The ex-girlfriend of singer Johnny Gill is now speaking out about her recent split up with the singer. She tells Atlanta Gossip, (AG) reporter Tiffany Long that Johnny is struggling with his sexuality and that Hollywood has put pressure on him to be straight.

“Johnny and I broke up earlier this year after I became curious about his friendship/relationship with actor/comedian Eddie Murphy,” she said. “Johnny and Eddie have always been very close friends, but I could not compete with their relationship. It was strange…I can’t even explain it,” she tell Atlanta Gossip.

Also, remember the rumors that Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy were an item way back when? Maybe they weren’t just rumors afterall.

Jasmyne A. Cannick

Jasmyne Cannick is a nationally known writer and commentator on political, race and social issues. She was selected as one of ESSENCE Magazine’s 25 Women Shaping the World, one of the Most Influential African-Americans in Los Angeles Under 40, one of Los Angeles’ Most Fascinating Angelenos by the L.A. Weekly and one of 40 People Under 40 by the Advocate. She’s worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and at all levels of government helping to shape public opinion and encourage civic engagement while advocating for underrepresented and marginalized communities in the political arena. Learn more here.

What do you think?

I’m sure there was a perfectly good reason why he and Johnny were in that gay nightspot…uh…uh…they must have gone in, thinking it was a straight club, see…and uh…then, when they realized it wasn’t…well, see, Johnny said, “I’m all man” and then they knew they had better leave or else people would jump to conclusions…THE WAY YOU HAVE JASMYNE!

I am so over all of this. So what if they’re gay. I am too. I’m so tired of gay relationships being stigmitized. There are thousands of married men who divorce their wives and hook up with another woman. Eddie’s just allegedly hooked up with Johnny.

If they chose to discuss their relationship, good — if not, good.

All of the rumors, photos and innuendo just feed into the stereotype that same sex relationships are subordinate to heterosexual ones. We have to stand up for who we are, define ourselves and demand equal treatment on all fronts.

nichole b.

Jasmyne –

You may want to become a reporter for the Star or National Enquirer. Is this site being reduced to celebrity gossip and junk? As a black lesbian – I could care less about this bullshyt. At least Keith Boykin’s site keeps brothas in the loop in regards to relative culture and things pertaining to gay males. What are you doing here sis? Who cares who Eddie or Johnny sleeps with. It’s all hearsay.

Both Eddie and Johnny have steadfastly maintained that they are NOT gay. They go to great lengths to distance themselves from any gay community. Remember early Eddie standup routines where he made offensive gay jokes?

This is not stigmatizing gay people or making our relationships seem subordinate to those of heterosexuals. This is about asking Eddie and Johnny to stop hiding and stand up and be counted. Come out into the sun and stop sneaking around.

THEIR behavior is perpetuating the stereotypes that we should feel shame for being who we are because it lacks honesty.

Thank you, Bernie. I couldn’t agree more. And I’m a firm supporter of keeping your sexual life a private matter. Believe it or not.

Luther always said it was none of anyones business. I can respect that. What I can’t respect is dissing our lives while creeping around being as gay as you wanna be on the low.

THAT pisses me off. Outing those types is a pleasure and a joy, even if it is just innuendo.

Go Jasymne!!

harvey

One wrong doesn’t make a right. How long ago was it that Eddie did those jokes? Fifteen, twenty years ago. So now that gives anyone the right to go on a crusade to “Out” him or anyone else. Give me a break. Let’s say we do some investigating and start airing Jasmyne’s dirty drawers and see how she likes it. I’m so sick and tired of childish antics like this by so called professionals. Are you that damn angry?

What in the HELL this type of mess has to do with urban gay rights or advancement. Eddie and no one else can be your poster boy. This is niggerish behavior. Even if you caught Eddie and Johnny in the very act do you think they give a rat’s ass about the “gay agenda”. Hell no. These folks are wealthy and their number one priority is their careers. They will come out when they are good and ready. So what Eddie joked about fags back in the day. Hell, I joked about it 20 yrs ago myself and now I’m openly gay.

Who really cares – we are at war! With some FOOL threatening more attacks on our country. Don’t we have betta and mo important things to talk about?

twin

what matters if they are guy just let them do what they want to do. are is it that you just want to join them?

Andrew

I am so relieved that the opinions vary so greatly on this issue. I was beginning to believe that a majority of Gay African Americans were as condemning and damning as right wing conservatives.

If Eddie and or Johnny like sex with men then I would think that gay folk would be the first to be understanding if someone is trying to come to terms with that. If they truly went to a gay bar (which is very hard for me to believe) then they would both have to be incredibly naive to believe no one would recognize them.

I am friends with several very prominent women in DC who are not “OUT” but enjoy the company of other not “OUT” gay women without very many people knowing all of who they are.

I have heard of very famous African Americans in Hollywood, married and single, who are gay. My hanging partner worked as personal assistant for one of them and says that HE was very surprised of the circle.

Eddie may be gay but I dont think he is stupid enough to go to a gay club if he doesn’t want anyone to know.

How do we expect anyone to come “out” to be a positive representative for Gay people especially African American gays when we cut them deeper than any gay bashing conservative?

Beasley

I have always thought Eddie Murphy was gay…but that is just my gaydar at work. I really don’t blame him for having these problems..society still expects people to act a certain way and Hollywood is always pumping up these false images of people. Give him a break and let him live his life. This thing is subject is so tired anyway. Moreover, aside from his personal problems, he is a talented man….give him that credit

Jett

I am a huge fan of Eddie Murphy and will remain even if he is gay and that still remains to be seen. Jasmyne Cannick reminds of people like the unnoticed office worker, unpopular student, designated defense person from guys for her attractive girlfriends at the club and the relative that remains to long at family gatherings just to hear gossip. The title for this site( news and commentary) should be taken lightly.

CJ

I love Johnny Gill and have always been a huge, huge fan. I use to like Eddie, but not so much anymore. I’m curious like everyone else and just want to know the truth. The DL is killing the black community and these guys along with all the others need to stop hiding and come out the closet. Let a sista know what’s up and stop putting us at risk for HIV/AIDS.

Some guy who doesn’t care if Eddie’s gay, but wants to know anyway

I was talking with a woman online about stand-up comedy. Nautrally, Eddie’s name came up. She mentioned that she heard he’s gay, that Johnny Gill outed him or something, so I went and did some digging. This is one of the sites I’ve found so far.

The comment from one of you about “niggerish behavior” made me laugh out loud, and I thank you for it. That shit was funny.

Personally, if Eddie’s gay, I wouldn’t give a shit, and this is coming from a straight black man.

Would it make any of his earlier stuff any less funny? No. And that’s all that matters to me.

Honestly, it shouldn’t be too surprising. He joked about gays alot, and in comedy you joke about what’s close to you. What’s on your mind. If you’re thinking about anal sex with men, you’ll have Mr. T or Ralph Kramden getting fucked up the ass in your bits.

Watching Eddie grabbing his balls in a blue and black leather suit

I think it’s hard for people to openly admit they are gay. It is probably hard for Eddie and/or Johnny.

But he doesn’t have to tell me. I’m watching Delirious? not sure, he has on the blue and black leather outfit with the matching gloves.

Watching this I have no doubt that he’s gay. NO MAN who is as brazenly homophobic AND misogynistic as he was in his early days is totally straight. He was so brash and arrogant and he didn’t even realize that with every hyper-masculine move he made, he further confirmed his homosexuality.

There’s nothing wrong with it. And I agree that people bashing him is probably why he hasn’t come out publicly. But he is definitely gay. Maybe he is bi but he definitely likes the boys. Who can blame him?

You could write a doctoral dissertation on his early days called: “Delirious? The Raw Truth about Ridin’ Dirty on the DL” or something equally retarded. It is so amazing and fascinating. I think that’s why people were hung up on it for a while.

But it doesn’t change anything for me. This is his journey. Maybe people can learn about accepting themselves by watching the obvious struggle he went through in his early days as a performer.

Anonymous

I cant believe Eddie Murphy and the Nasty John Gill that is not right, Most the Men are tooking by another Man it is sicken people looked up to those half men (John Gill/ Eddie Murphy).

Jolena

I have long suspected that Eddie was gay. But who cares? I do wish he’d come out of the closet and be a man like Elton, and George Michael. Nobody really cares about sexual orientation anymore except when you try to hide it and it’s obvious.

Sharon

First of all I grew up with Eddie Murphy so I am having a hard time even “thinking” of him being gay not to mention admitting it to myself. But I guess that’s me. My issue with gays like possibly Eddie Murphy and Johnny Gill is that they sleep with women also. Personally, I think being gay is bad enough but why can they stick with one sex. Heterosexuals don’t go around changing sexes whenever they feel like it. If people want to be gay, then be gay . . . not bisexual because they usually don’t inform the woman that they sleep with that they are bisexual putting her at risk unbeknownst to her.

Doesn’t Matter

Whether or not Eddie and Johnny Gill are gay is entertaining? If you have a problem with the fact that many people want to know or this issue is under discussion…DONT PARTICIPATE!!
To the person who stated “we are at war”….what in the word does that have to do with celebrity gossip.
I work hard, I play hard, and I like to partake in a little gossip.
Whether or not you are gay or straight doesn’t matter but what does matter is when Bisexual men do not give women the opportunity to make the choice of sleeping with men who sleep with other men. THAT IS A BIG @#$^$#$%^ PROBLEM AND A BIG @#$%^^ DEAL!
Also, the arrogance and narcisstic behavior of bisexual and gay men is the reason why AIDS is running rampant in the black community. Yes, I said it!!!! Whether you are Queens, Fags, or Bisexual take responsibilty for your behavior in and out of the bedroom. I can hear you stating that other cultures are dying of AIDS but 43% of people in the black community (almost 1/2) is dying of this disease because WE WANT TO MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF OTHERS!! Don’t you think the partners of Murphy and Gill have the right to know?? Who cares what you think…because opinions are like asses…we all have one.
Keep up the good work Jazmyne.

Alan

To all the women who state that these DL brothers should inform them they are BI before putting them at risk are living in a fantasy land. Do you think that AIDS is transmitted only by Gay or BI men? Whether you choose to screw a gay, bi, or straight man, without using proper safe sex measures, you are putting yourself at risk. The black community is the fastest growing at risk community for AIDS. I don’t think it’s only the DL brothers doing the trick and treating. Get out of your false sense of security thinking that if you only sleep with straight men you are not at risk and start doing your part to stop the infection rate of HIV by always insisting that you have safe sex unless you are in a committed monogamous relationship!

thirtyeightspecial

As Black women we are responsible for protecting ourselves. we can not expect men to be honest about their sexuality and be all nieve and shit about people telling us who they “really” are. As black women we need to wake the fuck up and take responsibilty for making niggas use condoms and stop falling for the okey doke. People lie! Point blank! And if you fall for it and get AIDS you have no one to blame but yourself.

Anna Mae

Every one who has any common sense know that Johnny and Eddie are absolutely gay.The women who chose to deal with them definitely knew, so I dont see what the big deal is.Im not fucking them ,so who gives a shit?

The English Gentleman

Hi, I stumbled upon this site when I googled Eddie.

Its obvious and has been for years that Eddie likes guys and girls…… and guys dressed as girls 🙂 and girls dressed as guys(Mel-B).

Please… You should spend less time trying to pigeon-hole people who’s sexual orientation you dont understand.

Love is a beautifull thing.

Black Butterfly*

I was doing a search about Eddie Murphy myself and came across this site. I was reading the August 13th Edition of People Magazine and they have a quote from Melanie Brown. She says cryptically, “Certain things went on in his house…that I wasn’t prepared to be a part of.”

Wow. A lot of controversy over his personal life, but I can’t blame the women for wanting to know. Sexual preference is definately one of the things that I would like to know before I date someone. I don’t understand how anyone would NOT want to know if their potential mate was into the same sex. I’m jealous enough of other women. A bi sexual man would probably put me in “Green Eye Overload”. 🙂 Too much drama, girlfriend.

The times are a changing. I’m 34 years old and so far, I have been engaged to one guy who definately was “too close” to his childhood best friend for my tastes and I have dated one guy who ended up deciding he was “curious” and left me for a woman who would be more understanding. Maybe I’m just old school, but the dating pool that we have nowadays is not my style…

Hassan

I think it really disgusting for eddie,we in Africa use to be proud of a black brother doin good for himself,but this…….. i don’nt wanna believe this

Allan

Eddie you need to come out, i know you would help someone like myself who is as masculine as u are but is struggling with my sexuality you are loved and am pretty sure your explanation will help alot of harded black folks to understand this is not a choice love you man.

angie

I would like to say I’m a big fan of johnny gill and eddie murphy and I know neither one of them are gay.I personally think these reporter’s need to leave these people alone and mind their own business. I would like to let johnny and eddie know that when people don’t know any thing about you they start to make up things so don’t worry about man as long as god is please with you that’s all that matter’s!Keep up the good work GOD Bless YOU both!

angie

I would like to say I’m a big fan of johnny gill and eddie murphy and I know neither one of them are GAY! I personally think these reporter’s need to leave these people alone and mind their own business. I would like to let johnny and eddie know that when people don’t know any thing about you ,they start to make up things, so don’t worry about man as long as GOD is please with you that’s all that matter’s!Keep up the good work GOD Bless YOU both!

Mark

I know for a fact that Eddie is gay. I have a very good friend in LA who has been to parties with both Eddie and Billy Zane – both of whom are very good at hiding their sexual preference…
Believe it or don’t – it is true.

Anonymous

eddie is GAY

Goldie

EDDIE MURPHY & JOHNNY GILL BOTH ARE VERY FEMININE TOO FEMININE FOR ME, AND THAT LEAVES A VERY BIG? DEEP DOWN IN MY HEART I THINK THAT THEY BOTH ARE ON THE DOWN LOW, I SEE IT EVERYDAY, I KNOW MEN WHO ARE MARRIED WITH KIDS AND ARE JUST AS GAY AS GAY CAN GET, ITS A LOT OF MEN LIKE THAT IN CHURCH, THEY CAN FOOL SOME PEOPLE BUT A LOT THEY CAN NOT, BUT THEY CAN’T FOOL GOD AT ALL, EVEN THUGS THAT ARE ON THE DOWN LOW, ITS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE YOU SOMETIMES CAN’T TELL BECAUSE THEY HIDE IT, AND THAT IS NOT FAIR, I FEEL IF YOU LIKE MEN AND WOMEN LET IT BE KNOWN I KNOW ITS A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE THAT THAT WILL UNDERSTAND, BUT DON’T KEEP PEOPLE IN BLIND, YOU LET THEM KNOW SO THEY CAN DECIDE WEATHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO DEAL WITH THAT OR NOT.

Goldie

EDDIE MURPHY & JOHNNY GILL BOTH ARE VERY FEMININE TOO FEMININE FOR ME, AND THAT LEAVES A VERY BIG? DEEP DOWN IN MY HEART I THINK THAT THEY BOTH ARE ON THE DOWN LOW, I SEE IT EVERYDAY, I KNOW MEN WHO ARE MARRIED WITH KIDS AND ARE JUST AS GAY AS GAY CAN GET, ITS A LOT OF MEN LIKE THAT IN CHURCH, THEY CAN FOOL SOME PEOPLE BUT A LOT THEY CAN NOT, BUT THEY CAN’T FOOL GOD AT ALL, EVEN THUGS THAT ARE ON THE DOWN LOW, ITS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE YOU SOMETIMES CAN’T TELL BECAUSE THEY HIDE IT, AND THAT IS NOT FAIR, I FEEL IF YOU LIKE MEN AND WOMEN LET IT BE KNOWN I KNOW ITS A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE THAT THAT WILL UNDERSTAND, BUT DON’T KEEP PEOPLE IN BLIND, YOU LET THEM KNOW SO THEY CAN DECIDE WEATHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO DEAL WITH THAT OR NOT.

bobbyborat

Is Eddie a fudge-packer or just a turd-burgler?

JD

LOL, I can’t believe people are shocked by this. Remember when Eddie was stopped by police “helping” a friend on Santa Monica blvd at like 3 AM who was a male prostitute in West Hollywood? Look, who cares if someone is gay, but it is kind of funny when people deny it in 2008. Not like the guy is some romantic comedy leading man, and even if he was, look at Rupert Everett. For the record, I always thought Eddie’s gay impersonation was a little too spot-on. And yeah, glad I am not the first one to think he and Asssmoochio were involved. Wow, talk about a guy dropping off the map.

Anonymous

Any real man would be honest with any potential mate about his sexuality. It is not fair to start a relationship with someone under false pretenses. The down low is why so many of our black women and men are being infected with HIV at such an alarming rate. I am not knocking anyone elses lifesyle or anything but people, keep it real and stop playing with the lives of unsuspecting people.

There are alot of hatas on this thread, which is what is helping to keep the DL trip going in the first place. Get a grip and get some self-esteem. It’s not about you sista hata. If you just stop putting expectations on a brotha thinkin just cuz he’s cute, got some loot or has a nice root you gonna have him you won’t get your head cut JD, Goldie, Hassan (Go back to Africa if it’s so great, poser), Blackbutterfly, Anna Mae and Sharon! It’s people like all of you that have made situations like this happen. You’re cruel, vicious and nasty. All of you have dirty little secrets you’d die if anyone knew so get off of it! You’re hateful buzzards picking at the scraps.

tina chandler

Come On Guys, we know what’s right from wrong. Why are so many men gay? Black men need to take their families into consideration. What about your Sons? Who will run this country, if all the men are wearing lipstick and high heals. I am sick of these gay ass white boys all over T.V. This is beginning to get very disgusting. America, you even gave them rights. Why don’t we forget about these HIV candidates, and focus more on the Fat Gay White Senator trying to flush more than he toilet in the men’s bathroom. I am sick of white guys acting like it’s only brothers doing it. White men are monsters, with no hearts. They are niggah hating, dooky chasing punks. I think it’s time for us women to step up and lead this country, because all of our men are gay.

tina chandler

Black men, please stop taking our lives away from us. Don’t risk our lives to have a little fun. Be honest with yourself and your family. Then maybe God will have mercy on you. America is the home of the Free and the land of the Gays. That’s why we can’t even beat a bunch of Arabs with sticks, and knives. Our men are to feminine to fight. Thank God for the few real straight men we have left on Earth. To all the real men out there, Please stand Up! Society needs you. Our children need you. Just do the right thing people.

FRANK

I DONT CARE WHO DOES WHAT OR WHO IS GAY OR STRAIGHT. IT DOESNT MATTER AND ITS NONE OF OUR BUISNESS EITHER SO I SAY WE ALL NEED TO BUTT OUT OF THE CELEBRITIES PERSONAL LIFE.HELL IM GAY AND I DONT HATE ANYONE FOR BEING THEMSELVES AND HOLLYWOOD IS A TOUGH COOKIE TO CRACK AND I HOPE THAT IF EDDIE MURPHY AND JOHNNY GILL ARE HAPPY IF THEY ARE A COUPLE.SO EVERYONE GET OFF OF THEIR BACKS AND GET A LIFE.

Toni

Who cares if they are gay. Johnny is a talented singer and Eddie is a talented Actor. Get a life and mind your own business!!!

daydreamer08

Twp scoops o’cholocate…n yo’ face n*ggaaa’s!

Non Bios Opinion

First of all.. It is no secret that there may be an alternative lifestyle situation with Eddie. Back in the day there was the incidents with Arsenio and the raving rumors. And then afterwards there was the allegation against Eddie when he was caught with the Transexual. My comment to everyone is that if Eddie or Johnny were not icons, no one would care. This is their business and they do deserve the space to live their private lives without the instigations

Anonymous

OK, another rumor that some entertainer is GAY. Everybody knows that these people r gay. Their mothers, wives, girlfriends, any woman n their life know they r gay. They wanted an opportunity to move up the economic & social ladder. Now that they r there they want to say how they didn’t know. Stop the bullshit, please!!!

Jonathon

u are my best actor eddie and i dont care what anyone say if u are gay then so be it i am a jamaican i am gay but yet i have to hide it as the society is not accepting it i dont have a problem if eddy is gay i stilll love him…. atleast now i can have him lol but really nuff luv to him……. irie